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List of Atlantic City Casinos

By Alan Kirk

Atlantic City, New Jersey offers an option for gamblers that wish to gamble on the east coast instead of traveling to Las Vegas in Nevada. Atlantic City offers gamblers the additional benefit of the ocean when compared with Las Vegas. At one time all of the gambling in Atlantic City, New Jersey was located along the boardwalk on the Atlantic Ocean side of town. That is no longer the case as there are multiple casinos located on the bay side of Atlantic City as well to entertain gamblers coming to Atlantic City for the thrill of casino wagering.

Atlantic City Hilton

The Atlantic City Hilton is isolated at the southern end of Atlantic City's boardwalk. The closest casino is the Tropicana which is five blocks further north. Atlantic City Hilton's casino features over 2,000 slot machines, and has a small poker room with 22 tables in it. It also has a small selection of table games. The destination card is a card players earn points on based on their level of play at the Atlantic City Hilton and also the other Tunica owned casino in Atlantic City, which is resorts.

The Tropicana Atlantic City's casino has plenty of opportunities for gamblers to wager their money. There are almost 4,000 slot machines located at the Tropicana Atlantic City, as well as close to 200 table games. For poker players there is a poker room that has 35 poker tables operating on a daily basis. For sports fans, the Tropicana Atlantic City offers simulcast horse racing with wagering.

The Trump Plaza is located in the middle of the boardwalk, in easy walking distance of Bally's Casino. It is connected to Caesars Atlantic City. Trump Plaza offers plenty of gambling action for slot players with close to 3,000 slot machines. The offerings for table players is a bit lower with just under 100 table games available for gamblers at the Trump Plaza. The Trump One player's card can be used at both Trump Plaza and Taj Mahal in Atlantic City to earn player's points to redeem for rewards.

Trump Plaza2500 BoardwalkAtlantic City, NJ 08401Tel: (609) 441-6000

Caesars Atlantic City

Caesars Atlantic City is connected to Trump Plaza making playing at both casinos a convenience available to guests at both casinos, even when the weather is poor. When Atlantic City's weather is nice enough for a stroll down the boardwalk, Bally's is within easy walking distance. Caesars Atlantic City offers a variety of gambling including over 3,000 slot machines. There are also over 100 table games. Other offerings for gamblers include a poker room and simulcast horse racing for wagering as well.

Bally's Atlantic City is located in the center of the boardwalk in Atlantic City, close to both Trump Plaza and Caesars Atlantic City. Bally's is the largest casino on the boardwalk and includes the former Claridge Casino. There are over 6,000 slot machines at Bally's Atlantic City, as well as over 200 table games for gamblers. Bally's Atlantic City offers a keno lounge, race book and poker room as well.

Resorts Atlantic City offers a moderate sized casino compared with other Atlantic City boardwalk casinos. There are just over 2,500 slot machines in Resorts Atlantic City's casino, as well as between 50 and 75 table games. There is also a small poker room with between 15 and 20 tables. The Resorts Destination Player's Card can also be used at Atlantic City Hilton to earn player's points.

Trump's Taj Mahal Atlantic City Casino offers plenty of gambling for gamblers on the Atlantic City boardwalk. There are over 4,000 slot machines located within Trump's Taj Mahal Atlantic City Casino. There are also over 200 table games as well. The poker room is moderate size, and caters to non-smokers as smoking is not permitted in the poker room. The Trump One Player's Card can be used here and at Trump Plaza to earn player's points.

The Showboat Atlantic City Casino has plenty of action for slot players on Atlantic City's boardwalk. There are over 3,500 slot machines within Showboat Atlantic City's casino. There are a small number of table games available as well, between 75 and 100 total. Along with these, there is also a simulcast wagering area for betting on horse races, and a poker room as well.

The Trump Marina casino is located off the boardwalk, approximately two miles away from it on the bay side of Atlantic City. It is within walking distance of Borgata and Harrah's. The Trump Marina casino offers just over 2,000 slot machines and just under 100 table games. Trump Marina has been sold, and is expected to be converted over to a Margaritaville themed casino by its new owner.

Harrah's Atlantic City offers a large variety of slot machines for the gamblers on the bay side of Atlantic City. Harrah's makes an effort to keep the newest video slot machines in it's casino in Atlantic City to entertain gamblers that enjoy video slot machines. It has a small keno room as well. The poker room at Harrah's Atlantic City is relatively large with 40 tables, and occasionally hosts tournaments in which you can qualify for the World Series of Poker, which is held once a year in Las Vegas, NV.

Atlantic City's Borgata, located on the bay side of Atlantic City, is home to the largest poker room in Atlantic City. With over 80 poker tables in it's poker room, Atlantic City's Borgata is very popular among poker players that are visiting and locals alike. Slot players are not left out either as there are over 4,000 slot machines located at Atlantic City's Borgata. There are also plenty of options for table gamblers, with over 200 table games, and a small area to wager on simulcast horse racing.

Alan Kirk has been writing for online publications since 2006. He has more than 15 years' experience in catering, management and government relations. Kirk has a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Maryland.